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2016 Map of Gastonia North

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Gastonia North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Gastonia and the surrounding Gaston County landscape are presented here at a time of significant suburban development alongside established municipal landmarks. The map documents the northern expansion of the city through neighborhoods like Jenkins Heights and Beaverbrook, while also showing the distinct community identities of Dallas, Ranlo, and Smyre. For genealogists and local historians, the sheet is particularly valuable for its mapping of numerous interment sites, including Oakwood Cem, Rose Hill Cem, and the Craig Family Cem.

Water features define the natural boundaries of the area, from the South Fork Catawba River in the northeast to the central Rankin Lake and Gaston County Farm Lake. The presence of Gaston Coll and the sprawling industrial and residential grids of East Gastonia highlight the region's mid-2010s infrastructure. Notable terrain is marked by Pasour Mtn in the northwest, providing a topographical anchor to the otherwise densely settled Piedmont terrain.